Primary Source Set: Latinx voices and activism
Our “Voices and Activism” primary source sets highlight personal stories and diverse activism within the LGBTQ community. They explore topics including the intersections of race and sexuality, building solidarity within queer community, the need to preserve and teach queer history related to people of color, and moments of joy and love. The sources selected here document the lives of Latinx queer people.
Drag performer and activist José Sarria’s 1961 campaign poster for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Jose Sarria papers (#1996-01)
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Additional Resources
GLBT Historical Society exhibit Chosen Familias.
GLBT Historical Society exhibit Noche de Ambiente.
Holdings related to Latinx people research guide.
Bay Area Reporter search for Latinx topics.
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These primary source sets are just a small sampling of our digitized materials. Additional resources are available in our digital collections. Our extensive archival holdings are searchable through our catalog.